Jackie
Bradley
CF · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -0.5
- HR
- 1
2023
Jackie Bradley Jr.
CF
Biography
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 89 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- April 1, 2013
- Born
- April 19, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, VA, USA
- Nickname
- JBJ
- Draft
- 2011
Career history
- Kansas City Royals · 2023 (1 season)
- Toronto Blue Jays · 2022 (1 season)
- Boston Red Sox · 2022 (1 season)
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2021 (1 season)
- Boston Red Sox · 2013 – 2020 (8 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kansas City Royals | 43 | 105 | 14 | 1 | 6 | .133 | .398 |
| 2022 | 132 | 344 | 70 | 4 | 38 | .203 | .566 | |
| 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays | 40 | 73 | 13 | 1 | 9 | .178 | .524 |
| 2022 | Boston Red Sox | 92 | 271 | 57 | 3 | 29 | .210 | .578 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Brewers | 134 | 387 | 63 | 6 | 29 | .163 | .497 |
| 2020 | Boston Red Sox | 55 | 191 | 54 | 7 | 22 | .283 | .814 |
| 2019 | Boston Red Sox | 147 | 494 | 111 | 21 | 62 | .225 | .738 |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | 144 | 474 | 111 | 13 | 59 | .234 | .717 |
| 2017 | Boston Red Sox | 133 | 482 | 118 | 17 | 63 | .245 | .725 |
| 2016 | Boston Red Sox | 156 | 558 | 149 | 26 | 87 | .267 | .835 |
| 2015 | Boston Red Sox | 74 | 221 | 55 | 10 | 43 | .249 | .833 |
| 2014 | Boston Red Sox | 127 | 384 | 76 | 1 | 30 | .198 | .531 |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox | 37 | 95 | 18 | 3 | 10 | .189 | .617 |
| Career totals | 1182 | 3735 | 839 | 109 | 449 | .225 | .684 | |
Jackie Bradley Jr.: our analysis
2023 season: .133 AVG, .188 OBP, .210 SLG, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.5 · PAL 8, very poor.
In 2023, Jackie Bradley Jr., 36, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.
His strengths: defense (86, among the best in the league). On the other hand, offense (1, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (22, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+4.1); his biggest cost: batting (-13.1).
A slight dip from 2022, when his PAL was 13; his WAR went from -0.2 to -0.5.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
3
wOBA
.180
xwOBA
.245
OPS
.398
AVG
.133
OBP
.188
HR
1
RBI
6
SB
0
PA
113
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.1
80% of cases: -1.2 to 0.9
Home runs
2
2023 WAR
-0.5
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-9)
- 2021-1.7 WAR · -2.4 per full season
- 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.3 per full season
- 2023-0.5 WAR
Outlook, age included
-24 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
47
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 58
- POW
- Power
- 58
- EYE
- Eye
- 60
- SPD
- Speed
- 72
- FLD
- Fielding
- 89
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 84
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
88.1 mi/h
28th percentile
Max exit velocity
107.6 mi/h
8th percentile
Barrels
7.8 %
46th percentile
Hard-hit
35.1 %
22th percentile
xBA
.182
0th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.1 pi/s
38th percentile
Outs above average
4
74th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KC | -0.5 | 8 | 47 | 88.1 | 107.6 | 7.8 | 35.1 | .182 |
| 2022 | BOS | -0.2 | 13 | 58 | 87.6 | 107.6 | 4.8 | 37.2 | .222 |
| 2021 | MIL | -1.7 | 0 | 50 | 89.7 | 108.4 | 5.0 | 40.3 | .190 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 | @ MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .133 |
| Jun 4 | vs COL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .136 |
| Jun 2 | vs COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .140 |
| May 29 | @ STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .141 |
| May 28 | vs WSH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| May 24 | vs DET | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .147 |
| May 23 | vs DET | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 |
| May 22 | vs DET | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .149 |
| May 21 | @ CWS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .145 |
| May 19 | @ CWS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .150 |
Jackie Bradley Jr.: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Jackie Bradley Jr. have in 2023?
Jackie Bradley Jr. has 1 home run in 43 games in 2023, with a .133 batting average, 6 RBIs and a .398 OPS.
How old is Jackie Bradley Jr.?
Jackie Bradley Jr. is 36 years old: he was born on April 19, 1990.
How tall is Jackie Bradley Jr., and how much does he weigh?
Jackie Bradley Jr. is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Jackie Bradley Jr. from?
United States: Jackie Bradley Jr. was born in Richmond, VA, United States.
How good is Jackie Bradley Jr.?
Jackie Bradley Jr. produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Jackie Bradley Jr. getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 13 in 2022 to 8 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Jackie Bradley Jr. drafted?
Jackie Bradley Jr.: 2011.
What is Jackie Bradley Jr.'s projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -1.1 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.